Back in 2013, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) reported that brachioplasty, which is an upper arm lift, had increased in popularity dramatically. In 2012, over 15,000 patients, 98 percent of whom were female, underwent upper arm procedures. This represented a 4,000 percent increase since 2000, during which a mere 338 patients underwent upper […] Read more

Spring is a busy time of year for plastic surgery offices, thanks to Uncle Sam. While nearly half of all tax refund recipients plan to save their money, another 13 percent will spend their checks on plastic surgery procedures they’ve been desiring, according to the National Retail Federation. Other uses include buying necessities like groceries […] Read more

Abdominoplasty is a proven way to get rid of excess skin and fat in the stomach area, and is especially helpful for patients who cannot achieve a toned core with diet and exercise alone. Also known as a tummy tuck, this plastic surgery procedure is also designed to restore damaged and weakened abdominal muscles that […] Read more

Pregnancy takes an enormous toll on the body – so much so that diet and exercise simply aren’t enough to regain one’s physique once childbearing is done. Plastic surgery may be a woman’s only recourse. After years of sacrifice and doing everything for the kids, you owe it to yourself to schedule a consultation with […] Read more

Plastic surgery is more affordable and accessible than ever before. Moreover, cosmetic procedures are no longer stigmatized and, research shows, can help boost confidence in both social and professional arenas. Now, recent data from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) indicates that male patients are cornering a larger part of a market that was […] Read more

In the past, buttock augmentation usually meant synthetic implants to add size and shape to the backside. Today, natural results can be achieved by using the patient’s own cells to add volume. Autologous fat transfer for the buttocks, known as the Brazilian butt lift, is the procedure of choice for many New Yorkers today.  Here […] Read more

Just as there are seasons for skiing and planting your new garden, there is a season for certain cosmetic surgeries. The winter months may be tough on your skin, but the cold temperatures afford ample opportunities to bundle up and recover with relative anonymity before bathing suit weather rolls around. Winter is an ideal time to […] Read more

Even though he had gone through the trouble of losing 650 pounds on his own, having the last 50 pounds surgically removed in a 9.5 hour operation made all the difference for Paul Mason, who was once deemed “the fattest man in the world” at 980 pounds. His surgery was done to remove the crippling […] Read more

Hip, thigh, and flank fat removal through liposuction is nothing new. In fact, the roots of liposuction date back to the 1920s, but plastic surgeons have improved their methods over the last two decades to produce even better results. A recent paper published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery discusses the findings from more than 4,000 […] Read more

Before undergoing a tummy tuck, patients typically have a number of questions for Dr. Loeb about the procedure, covering everything from c-sections to tattoos, to risks and recovery time. If you are considering surgery to sculpt and flatten the abdominal region, check out some of the most frequently asked questions about the procedure. Who is a good […] Read more